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1 – 10 of 60The previous all-time peak was recorded in 2020, with a total of 58,435 confirmed cases. At the same time, an all-time record 53 deaths have been reported so far this year -…
The lead-up to these has proved a test of the region’s convening power.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273817
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government closed the borders in December to avoid further spread of COVID-19, subsequently extending the closure through January. The move implied the loss of the entire…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259237
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After winning over 48.2% of the national vote in the 2019 general elections, the FdT’s vote share dropped to only 31.8%. Recriminations are rife within the government, as well as…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264082
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With numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths still relatively low, there is strong support for the restrictions in place despite their economic cost. The gradual reopening…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251948
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Pharmaceutical procurement and pricing.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251557
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The bill forecasts a fall in the primary deficit next year, mainly due to an expected drop in COVID-19-related welfare payments. The government also aims to boost public works to…
A rise in cases and deaths has increased pressure on the government over its sluggish vaccine roll-out. Despite an announcement recently that a local laboratory will soon begin…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261206
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At the same time, the pandemic has helped several others to accelerate their business. Multilatinas in general have long experience of navigating through economic and political…
Amid signs of mild economic recovery, the government is seeking to postpone debt payments to the IMF and Paris Club. Fiscal adjustment is already underway, but the government…